Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My brother (Robert Hull) was a retired GRPD. The police department has a special meaning to our family. The loss of one is a tragedy for us all. We will pray for his parents for their loss and for his daughter in understanding this vile act.

The McKenna Family

July 8, 2007

rest easy my friend god bless you and your family

jack doyle
ny state police ret

July 8, 2007

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER KOZMINSKI, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, OFFICER KOZMINSKI.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

July 8, 2007

To the family of Robert,
I am from Grand Rapids and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear that we have lost one of our own polic officers and a protector for the people of Grand Rapids and Michigan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the whole Grand Rapids Police Dept. and for everyone else that knew Robert. We are so sorry and thankyou for putting your lives at risk for the safety of the community.

Sheryl Hoek

July 8, 2007

God bless you, brother, as you now sit with the angels. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

July 8, 2007

Police Officer Kozminski,
You are in GODS hands now rest in peace, we will not forget. Detective E.Zitek NYPD (Retired).

Detective Edward Zitek
NYPD

July 8, 2007

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

July 8, 2007

May the Lord bless Officer Kozminski, his family, friends and fellow Officers. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Brother.

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, PA

July 8, 2007

Thank you for your service, Officer Kozminski. You will NEVER be forgotten. May God be with your family and friends always.

CMPD Wife, Charlotte, NC

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace fallen brother....Semper Cop

Edward Mattson-Sgt Retired
Baltimore City Police

July 8, 2007

Thank you for your service, you died a hero. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times. Godspeed.

Police Officer
WRPD, Colorado

July 8, 2007

Robert, you gave your life to protect others and for that, You shall be honored in Heaven. May God be with your family and fellow Officers in this tragic time. Having most of my family and friends in Grand Rapids I am honored to know that brave Officers like yourself are there to guard those that I hold so dear. Thank you Brother for your many years of diligent service. Godspeed Brother.

M. Anderson
Clearwater Police Dept.- FL

July 8, 2007

It was an honor to serve with you. Always enjoyed your quiet manner and smile. You will be greatly missed by your fellow officers.

Ed Hillyer (retired)
Grand Rapids Police Department

July 8, 2007

I was sad to hear the horrible news. I went to College and the Academy with Robert. He was a funny guy and always a joy to be around. My prayers go out to his family, loved ones and Comrads on the force

Jeremy Tobin
Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy

July 8, 2007

Thank-you for your service to your community. Our prayers go out to your family and your department. You will truly be missed. Rest in Peace Officer Kozminski.

Sergeant
Portage MI PD

July 8, 2007

My deepest sympathy to each of you. May you find the peace and comfort you need during this sad day when yet another HERO must die to protect the people in which he served. God Bless my thoughts and prayers are with you.


Betty A. Bell
Former Spouse
Ptl. William B. Bell
E.O.W.11-19-02
Summerville, PD

July 8, 2007

On behalf of the Hastings Post our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and the GRPD. The city of Grand Rapids lost a true hero due to a senseless and cowardly act.

Tpr. E Felkers
MSP Hastings

July 8, 2007

God bless & R.I.P brother. You will never be forgotten

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

July 8, 2007

The violence has to stop! We have become a society that has to hold persons responsible. We have no fault divorce, no fault car insurance and there are too many single parent homes. We need to bring back the family values that were once present in our society, only then will the violence stop and we will be able to live as neighbors and friends again.
My prayers are with Officer Kozminski's family.

Tom
citizen

July 8, 2007

May God keep watch over your family during this tremendously difficult time. This is an unbelievable loss. Bobby is now in that place we all strive to be, I pray you find comfort in that fact.

Love,
Cyndi, Christopher and Adriana

Cyndi, Christopher and Adriana
Friend of family

July 8, 2007

My prayers are with the Kozminski family. To his mother and father,thanks for the upbringing you gave him which molded him into the honorable man he was. To his daughter, your father is a hero and may his memory live with you forever. Robert, you are a hero my brother. May all that wear a badge be as brave as you were today. We will carry on the fight from here. May you rest in peace.

Sgt. Travis Gribble
Ionia County Sheriff's Office

July 8, 2007

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Special Deputy Doug Sanford
Ionia County Sheriff, MI

July 8, 2007

Officer Kozminski,

When most people run away from a gunman, you ran to him. Your fearless dedication will be missed. You and your family will be forever in my family's prayers.

Rest easy brother.

Genesee County, Mi
Sheriff Department

July 8, 2007

God Bless Officer Kozminski for his service to this community. I have so much respect for all of the GRPD and all the great work they do and the dangers they face every day. From Chief Dolan down God Bless you all and watch over all of you. From our hearts and the love that our Lord Jesus Christ tells us to have for all people, please let us find forgiveness in our hearts for Mr. Vanvels! Sincerely and with great respect: Brian Van Aartsen.

Disabled VietNam era Veteran SSgt USAF

July 8, 2007

A Part Of America Died,

Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
There are not any words that I can put here that will make the terrible emptiness that all who knew Officer Kozminski feels at this time.
We hope that some of the reflections here at this memorial will help some later down the line when all of his loved ones can come here and reflect and see all who knew Officer Kozminski and a lot who did not.
You all will be in our prayers, thoughts and tears and hope that it will ease your pain a little.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
CC-Pirate Internet Radio

July 8, 2007